Debra A. Skica 1957-2024

She was born June 19, 1957, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Norris and Genevieve Metzinger Wingo.

After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1975, she went to work at Hills, Ames and Rite Aid. Being a person of strong Catholic faith, Debra was a proud member of St. Christine Church, the choir and the Cursillo Movement. Debra was a kind and loving person and would help people without being asked. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren and dogs.

Debra leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Daniel P.E. Skica, whom she married Sept. 20, 1980; children, Dan Skica, Nicholas (Tina) Skica and Erica Skica; brothers, Robert (Patricia) Wingo, Jeff (Laurie) Bartholomew and Joseph Bartholomew; sister-in-law, Madeleine Kerr; and grandchildren, Logan, Giana and Elsa Skica.

She was preceded in death by brother, Paul Kerr; and sisters, Judy Noble, Patricia Laue and Karen Wingo.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept 19, 2024, at the Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept 20, 2024, at St. Christine Church, celebrated by the Rev. Steve Zeigler.

Debra will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery, with her family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.

Family and friends of Debra may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Skica family.

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